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LF05 ANR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,353 mi
Last recorded15,353 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ANR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 15,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,726 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 9,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 7,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 7,804 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 7,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 7,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 7,747 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 7,744 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 May 2011 7,179 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 7,179 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 7,164 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LF05 ANR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 ANR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF05 ANR?

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What year was LF05 ANR registered?

LF05 ANR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LF05 ANR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 ANR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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